Loving this!! I pinned this to my kitchen inspiration board as a new kitchen is on the list but very budget friendly if it is ever going to be done!!Love the use of the dresser! Great Idea!!! Can't wait to see more!

Wow! The pantry looks amazing! Love that you made a "built in" out of the chest of drawers!! What a fabulous idea!! And the hardware is perfect, and I adore the little curtain on the bottom! I need you to help me redo my kitchen!! It has great bones, but needs some purtifying!!

Oh my...that has to put a smile on your face every time you look at it! And such a large space for a pantry. I really like how you used things you already have. That old, inexpensive dresser gives it so much detail. Amazing transformation.

LOVE your Christmas gift from your MR!! I love those kinds of gifts as well! I am dreaming of doing something with the old porch posts that I have in the potting shed and when I make a decision we will be busy too!! Hugs~

OMG AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you tackling that job. It looks awesome and sooooo pretty. Pretty and functional. It doesn't get any better than that. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us this morning:)~Debra xxxCapersofthevintagevixnes.blogspot.com

All I have to say is WOW! What a transformation!!This is a gorgeous space now...you two are magic together :) That countertop is a beautiful piece of wood. How blessed for you to get some project time! I really enjoyed seeing the whole thing come together.

Oh Love it! The dresser was a good idea. Love the black handles. My husband is good at things like yours. He redid our kitchen years ago with cabinets ripped out where he works. We are so lucky!! Good Job!! judy

That's your pantry? Girl...that's the size of my whole kitchen. I'm such a pansy, I can't even begin to think about taking on that size of a project. It is perfect and I love how you can "see" with your mind what you need and what you have.DebP.S. The tupperware light bulb idea...brilliant!

What a stunning space! I'd be over-the-moon happy to have that kind of a space in my home. My "pantry" is a closet, yes you read right, a closet at the end of my hallway! Hahahaha, but it's o.k. and serves it's purpose and I'm thankful to have it!Beautiful job....:).

oh my!!! what an amazing job! Just gorgeous and fabulous and all that! those projects that are so wonderful they make us smile....always have a mess involved, thanks for showing us the messy side too. I always hope no one stops by when we are in the midst of a project eek! Just lovely!

OMg girl what a great transformation , love it and so darn smart to use that dresser , never would have thought about that. Of course having a handy man never hurts either because I am not good with a hammer or screwdriver. I did teach myself to paint last year LOl

It looks wonderful and I can't wait to see Phase 2! I am moving to Fruitland soon-just across Hwy 95 from you. Maybe one of these days we will actually get to meet one another. Hope all is well in your world!

Oh my goodness! This is amazing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year indeed! I love it. Love the old dresser made over and the new bin pulls and knobs and jars and skirting and everything else. Great job by the Mr. with your guidance and vision of course. :) Happy Day to you!

Oh my - you've got my wheels turning with this one. Dresser into kitchen cabinet? Old wood for countertop? I'm in love! (How did you treat or finish the wood? And did you glue several pieces together?)

I just love the "vintage apothecary" look that you've created and carried through with the drawer handles and canister jars. I was even more amazed when I went back and saw the old dresser and the cost of this project. I'm your newest fan :)

I'm sorry but I had to laugh out loud when I saw the clutter and especially the hanging cabinet door! You are so blessed to have a hubby who will give you a finished project for Christmas. The progress and the finished is absolutely priceless. I love everything about it and can't wait to see phase 2.Oh, did you remember to put the milk away? (it was left on the counter with all the clutter)...hehehe

Wow!!! What an awesome transformation. I love it:-) Can I ask where you got the rings that attach to the fabric? I love the look and I want to add a burlap curtain around my little table that I use as an island so I can store things underneath. I was thinking about just wire and a curtain rod opening....any suggestions???

Wow-absolutely gorgeous!!I love the contrast of the dark wood and hardware against the white cabinet.Great idea to use a dresser!!Love the glass jars and curtain too!I just started a kitchen redo last eve.I will definitely look at this for inspiration!!

Your pantry looks AMAZING.You are blessed to have a husband so talented.I am not so lucky in that department.But he is great with electronics and computers.I guess I at least have that.But it does not help when you are obsessed with decorating like I am.I have no one to help with my ideas so I just dream.

Oh my! amazing! what a great idea making the dresser part of a built-in! amazing handles... amzing everything and great price! Thanks for sharing this AWESOMENESS!!! I should say, Merry Christmas to you!ti

YOU ARE BRILLIANT!! IM SOOOO in love with your Make-over:)Everything has a place and everything in its place! Fabulous,Thanks and Im following you:) stop over sometime and chat and follow me too,Deidre~http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

I would never have thought to transform a dresser into kitchen cabinets. I am pinning this and sending your blog entry to my daughter/blog partner. I am spending next week at her house to paint kitchen cabinets, and this idea would so work on one side of the room. Where did the countertops come from? They are great!!!

Oh, oh, oh!!!! I just LOVE what you have done! Using that dresser? GENIUS!!!The hardware is perfect, the colors divine! MORE, MORE, MORE!!!Thanks so much for linking, you are always welcome!Big hugs,Patti

wow, wow, wow! I love the incorporation of the furniture into your cabinets. I'd like to do my whole kitchen like that...one day. I hope :) Thanks for sharing, you must be so pleased with the stunning results! Take care

I am overwhelmed and speechless! Overwhelmed at how the largeness of the project and speechless over the results. This is IN.CRED.I.BLE!!!! You did an amazing job. and the price tag is crazy, unbelievable. This is just so inspirational in so many ways. I can't get over it!!

Oh I absolutely love how your pantry turned out. Isn't it exciting to see your vision come to life. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. It has been a while since I have posted anything? Hopefully, will post soon, I keep doing projects but forget to take pictures.

I am absolutely in love with your cabinets and counter tops. The counter tops are genius. Had I seen this earlier, there is no way I would have had granite. A country kitchen is what I wanted in the first place. The dresser is totally perfect in your kitchen...I am going to change out my drawer knobs to pulls like yours. Excellent kitchen...pinned!!!

Miss Gracie,Appears you and YOUR MR. have done a fabulous make~over in your pantry area! Bravo! I adore the use of a dresser turned cabinet and those drawer pulls are gorgeous! Enjoy the fruits of your labors!!!Fondly,Pat

Rene,This is excellent. I am so with you on the way to a girls heart. I also struggle with the beauty vs function dilema. I wish I had a pantry that big to fix up. Your pantry looks like my kitchen!Lisa

Wow! Incredible. You and Mr. G are a magnificent combination. It took me 5 months to finish a kitchen, not real wood, and I willnot tell you how much, 2 contractors, and Home Depot designer-need I say more? Take a peek if you'd like. I love it, but I love, love, love yours. No, I'm not coveting. I'm thankful for a renovation after 27 years of waiting.

This is seriously SO cute! One of the greatest DIY makeovers I've seen... really love how it turned out! Can't wait to see what else you come up with. Those drawers with the hardware...wow! Anyway, I'm a new follower and so happy to have found your great blog!

Your kitchen is beautiful and I love the idea of using the old dresser as built in cupboards.You have done an amazing amount of work on your beautiful home.Two of our daughters bought old homes that had been vacant for a few years and we helped them restore them so I know how much work goes into it but it is fun too to see them come along. Congrats on a new little granddaughter this spring.

Hello, this is my first visit to your site. I love what you have done with your pantry. I got alittle scared when you tore out those lower cabinets and just had the dresser there. But, what your Mr. did with that dresser looks like it has always been there. Great job! I am curious though....what's behind the curtain?? I'll be back!

Seriously amazing!! Using that dresser was GENIUS!! I love it all! I would love it if you would share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2012/01/bedazzle-me-monday-16.html

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